What does the phrase “the wake-up call”in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?

A．a new disease

B．a clear warning

C．a dangerous animal

D．a morning call

[单选题]What does the phrase “the wake-up call” in Paragraph 3 most probably mean?A． a new disease B. a clear warningC． a dangerous animal D. a morning call

[单选题]What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A．become excitedB．show respectC．refuse to talkD．seek help

[单选题]What does the phrase“clam up”in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A． become excitedB． show respectC． refuse to talkD． seek help

[单选题]What does the phrase “clam up” in Paragraph 2 probably mean?A． become excited B. show respectC． refuse to talkD. seek help

wake-up call.A. onB. intoC. offD. with

[单选题]What does the underlined phrase “an instant hit” (Para. 3) mean?A． a fast blowB． a sudden beatC． a big strikeD． a quick success

[单选题]What does the underlined phrase “her gift” (Paragraph 2 ) refer to?A． Her words. B. Her smile.C. Her flowers.D. Her politeness.

[单选题]What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean?A． Change suddenly.B． Change significantly.C． Disappear mysteriously.D． Disappear very slowly.

[单选题]What does the underlined phrase “die hard” in Paragraph 1 probably mean? ( )A． Change suddenly.B． Change significantly.C． Disappear mysteriously.D． Disappear very slowly.

What does the underlined phrase “feeling the pinch” probably mean?Do you have a